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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 913.04 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 913.04 and 381.92 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 913.04 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/913.04 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 913.04 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 348,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,708.24/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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